Background
Horowitz, Harry I. was born on November 8, 1915 in Astoria, New York, United States. Son of Jacob and Fannie (Singer) Horowitz.
Horowitz, Harry I. was born on November 8, 1915 in Astoria, New York, United States. Son of Jacob and Fannie (Singer) Horowitz.
Student, City College of New York, 1934. Pod.G, First Institute Podiatry, New York City, 1937. Doctor in Podiatry, L.I.U., 1946.
D.P.M., New York College Podiatric Medicine, 1967. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), 1982.
Private practice specializing in podiatry, Astoria, New York, 1937-1976;
private practice specializing in podiatry, Belleair, Florida, 1976-1995;
retired, 1995. Member podiatry practice committee Workmen's Compensation Board New York State, 1953-1966, Chairman of Commission, 1966-1976. Director Foot Clinics of New York, 1970-1971.
Chairman.bd. Suncoast Orthotic laboratories, Clearwater, Florida, 1978-1983. Podiatry panel Department Welfare New York City. Arbitrator between American Board Foot Surgery and American Board Ambulatory Foot Surgery, 1982.
Consultant School Podiatric Medicine Barry U., 1988-1989. With citizens committee Union Free School District 29, Merrick, New York, 1957. Member library committee district 29, 1964.
Founder Fund for Advancement Podiatry Education, 1958. Honorary president Fund for Podiatry Edition and Research, 1963-1994, secretary, 1963-1966. Chairman Task Force on Podiatry, Health and Hospital Corporation, New York City, 1976-1978.
Trustee New York College Podiatric medicine, 1973-1974, consultant, 1981-1984. Chairman Commission to Study and Evaluate Foot Clinics of New York, 1980-1981. Chairman ADL, Clearwater Lodge, 1985-1987, B'nai Brith, Florida.
Volunteer tutor North School Pinellas County Schools, Florida, 1987-1998. With United States maritime Service, 1943-1945. Member American Public Health Association (emeritus), American Civil Liberties Union, American Podiatric Medical Association (executive council, trustee 1955-1962, award 1963, Distinguished Service award 1982, Special Service award 1983), American Association Hospital Podiatrists, Florida Public Health Association (chairman podiatric section 1983-1985), Academy Podiatry, Physicians for Social Responsibility, National Peace Foundation, Masons, B'nai B'rith (Outstanding Service award 1988).
Married Sylvia Glaser, February 11, 1940. Children: Marc, Susan.